Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art that emphasizes softness overcoming hardness, using stillness to control movement, and is an excellent practice for health preservation.
Origin and Development
Tai Chi originated in the Chenjiagou of Wenxian County, Henan Province, during the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. Chen Wangting created Tai Chi based on family martial arts and absorbing the essence of various schools.
Five Major Styles
- Chen Style – The oldest style, with both soft and hard elements
- Yang Style – The most widely spread, soft and slow
- Wu Style – Compact and delicate, emphasizing internal cultivation
- Wu Style (Hao) – Small frame, delicate and exquisite
- Sun Style – Combining Tai Chi, Xingyi, and Bagua
Tai Chi is not just martial arts but also a way of health preservation!